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I want to rename theme directory or hide anyone from knowing the theme name that’s used

This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 10 months, 1 weeks ago ago by N Nandan

N Nandan

Participant

June 19, 2023 at 17:58

Hi,
The white labeling plugin only helps hide theme name until child theme name. However, in 3 instances its clearly visible. (I know there are many other ways, but these 3 are my major concern).

Situation #1: using developer tools in browser to view “inspect Element”.
This has been resolved by me by using a premium plugin called WP Content Shield Pro. where it hides all the codes.

Situation #2: using wp theme detector website such as https://www.wpthemedetector.com, https://whatwpthemeisthat.com/, etc tec.
Can you please help me suggest a proven compatible plguin that works well with your theme? If you cannot suggest any plugin, can you suggest any alternative way to hdide it or can you tell me how to do the last Situation#3.

Situation #3: if someone inspects the frontend & goes to “Sources” its completely visible which theme has been used.
Can you please rename the main theme name from xstore to something else of my client’s choice?
This is very very important for my client. Can you help me change this directory name that reflects in the frontend as shown in the screenshot link.

Please, contact administrator
for this information.

#359737 Copied Theme version: .9.1.7 WooCommerce version: 7.8.0

4 Answers

Rose Tyler

Support staff

June 20, 2023 at 10:47

Hello, N Nandan,

Thank you for getting in touch with us.

Please check answers in these topics – https://www.8theme.com/topic/rename-xstore-theme-folder-from-wp-content/ https://www.8theme.com/topic/failed-to-update-the-update/ https://www.8theme.com/topic/error-importing-demo-default-3-grocery-market/

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Kind Regards,
8theme team

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N Nandan

Participant

June 20, 2023 at 15:43

Okay, I got it. Thank you.
Would this work:
I will rename the folder name & update style.css respectively.
But whenever there is an update, I will revert the name to its original name and later once it’s updated, I will rename it back. Will this work?
(I understand it’s not advisable, but just wanted to be sure whether it will work if I do it this way.)

Please contact administrator
for this information.

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Rose Tyler

Support staff

June 20, 2023 at 15:57

Hello, N Nandan,

We have not checked this as it was not necessary for us to do so. However, we are confident that some customers have done it, so you are able to do it as well (you have already read the information about the cons). You can try to do this manipulation on your local/test websites and see if it meets all your needs.

About updating the theme – yes, you will not be able to give automatically update of the theme because of the renaming steps but even when you update the theme manually you should make renaming again each time.

Kind Regards,
8theme team

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N Nandan

Participant

June 21, 2023 at 13:35

Thank you. This should work.

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